In a candid move, the Kaulitz brothers, Bill and Tom, have chosen to document their personal lives, including a past romantic relationship between Bill and Ballermann singer Marc Eggers, in their Netflix series “Kaulitz & Kaulitz”.
Bill Kaulitz, the frontman of the band Tokio Hotel, reflected on the experience, stating that it was a “rollercoaster of emotions” with Marc and that, although the relationship has since ended, it is a genuine part of his life. He emphasized that the audience may sometimes forget that the show is a real depiction of their lives and that it is essential to remember that it is his reality.
Tom Kaulitz, Bill’s twin brother, echoed his sentiments, saying that there is a person behind the “circus animal” they present to the public. The brothers have undergone a significant change in their perception of the public eye in recent years, having retreated from the limelight in the past due to the intense scrutiny they faced.
In an interview, Bill Kaulitz recalled that the band members, including himself and his brother, had grown tired of the constant attention and had relocated to Los Angeles for a period, during which they did not produce music. “We definitely needed that to grow up, to sort ourselves out and to give the public a break from us. I think we were all getting a bit fed up” he said.
Tom Kaulitz concurred, stating that they had to learn to love their work and music again before returning to the spotlight. The brothers’ new Netflix series and podcast have seemingly helped to rebrand their image, with a more positive and less controversial reception from the public.
Bill Kaulitz noted that, although Netflix is a massive platform, the brothers are not seeking to be universally adored and that they would be concerned if everyone only liked their work. Tom Kaulitz added that they want people to be able to disagree with them and their music, as that would be a sign of a healthy and engaged audience.